HMD’s game-changing Tablet HMD T21 Now Available Exclusively on HMD.com

New Delhi, July 15, 2025 — HMD T21 Tablet—a perfect blend of power, design, and innovation, now available exclusively on HMD.com. T21 is built to cater to users looking for a dependable, high-performance tablet that excels in work, entertainment, and creative pursuits.

Key Features & Highlights:

· Stunning 10.36” 2K Display: Enjoy immersive visuals with a bright, vibrant screen certified with SGS low blue light for strain-free viewing.

· Entertainment & Kids Space: Stream HD content on Netflix and explore curated content for children, fostering curiosity and creativity.

· Enhanced Audio Experience: OZO Audio playback delivers immersive sound with background noise reduction.

· Advance camera feature with 8MP front and rear camera: The camera features 8MP rear and front camera with autofocus and LED flash, perfect for work or play.

· Productivity on the Go: Features a Second Screen for PC, supporting extended display and multitasking, alongside active pen support for creative pursuits.

· Powerful Performance: Equipped with an octa-core Unisoc T612 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage (expandable up to 512GB), and 8200mAh all-day battery with in-box 18W fast charger.

· Connectivity & Communication: Supports 4G voice calling, SMS, dual SIM, and fast Wi-Fi connectivity.

· Durability & Design: IP52-rated for water and dust resistance, crafted with eco-friendly materials including aluminum and recycled plastics.

· Security & Software: Runs on Android 13 and Android 14 upgrade is already rolled out.

· Additional Features: Face unlock, dual stereo speakers, Google Kids Space, Netflix HD certification, Active Pen Support, and Google’s trusted enterprise recommendations.

On this occasion, Ravi Kunwar, VP and CEO, HMD India and APAC commented, “The T21 is our second exclusive product on HMD.com following the successful Barbie phone launch, and we’re excited to bring it directly to our consumers. Built for versatility, durability, and everyday demands, the T21 embodies our vision of purposeful innovation. Whether for work, entertainment, or creativity, it’s a reliable companion—and marks another strong step in our direct-to-consumer journey. Also, now With HMD.com website serving as our official brand store, the users can have a direct firsthand experience of the product. This initiative has not only strengthened our direct-to-consumer journey but has also made accessing our latest innovations easier and more convenient for everyone”

A Tablet Built for Every Need

Whether you’re working, streaming, creating, or managing your family’s digital space, the HMD T21 offers everything you’d expect—and then some. Its sleek design, robust features, and exclusive availability on HMD.com make it the ideal choice for tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike.

Exciting Update: HMD Fusion Gaming Offer Goes Live on July 17, 2025

Already available exclusively on HMD.com, the HMD Fusion just got even more exciting. Starting Thursday, 17th July 2025, buyers can unlock an exclusive gaming bundle that includes:

2 months of FREE cloud gaming with Blacknut, giving access to 500+ games along with the 3 Gaming, Flashy and Casual outfits

This limited-time offer is designed to supercharge your mobile gaming experience—only on HMD.com.

Stay tuned for more details on the exciting milestones HMD has planned for 2025.

Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Redefines Fabric Care with AI-Powered Innovation

GURUGRAM, India – July 15 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has introduced the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo- an all-in-one AI-powered washer-dryer that combines AI innovation with Heat Pump Drying technology, an intuitive AI Home Display, and seamless SmartThings connectivity. Designed to simplify laundry routines, Combo delivers intelligent care, enhanced convenience, and improved energy efficiency in one sleek appliance. As part of the 2025 Bespoke AI home appliance line-up, Laundry Combo represents a significant leap in connected home infrastructure – merging high-efficiency engineering with intelligent automation to deliver precision fabric care within a unified, AI-powered smart ecosystem.

Built for India’s evolving households and compact living spaces, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo removes the guesswork from laundry. It automates every step from wash to dry using AI sensors and smart algorithms to adapt to each cycle based on load weight, fabric type, and soil level. The result being Optimized cleaning, reduced wear and tear, and consistent drying all with minimal user intervention.

Built to meet the demands of modern, connected lifestyles, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo leverages intelligent automation and data-driven performance to optimize fabric care with minimal user intervention.

Here’s how it sets a new benchmark in AI-powered home care for the Indian market:

• AI Wash & Dry: Automatically detects and adjusts settings based on the load’s weight, fabric composition, and dirt level ensuring precision cleaning and drying without manual input.
• Heat Pump Drying: Gently reuses warm air to cut down on energy use by up to 75%, while protecting fabric quality and reducing shrinkage.
• Super Speed Cycle: Wash and dry a standard load in just 98 minutes ideal for fast-paced routines.
• 7-Inch AI Home Display: A central touchscreen interface that offers cycle suggestions, energy reports, maintenance alerts, and a Map View of all connected Samsung appliances.
• Flex Auto Dispense: Stores detergent for up to 32 loads, dispensing just the right amount each time for better cleaning and no wastage.
• Auto Open Door: Releases humid air post-cycle to prevent odors and boost post-wash freshness.

With multi-layered protection powered by Samsung Knox, users can count on data security across every touchpoint. Meanwhile, with Smart Forward capabilities, the appliance stays up to date with the latest software enhancements ensuring future-ready performance from the day of purchase.

Simple2Call Launches Fully Compliant AI Contact Center Suite in India

Delhi/July 15, 2025 — With telecom compliance under increasing regulatory pressure in India, enterprises are re-evaluating the resilience and legality of their contact center infrastructure. In this context, Simple2Call, a US-based Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) provider, has launched its AI-powered, private cloud-hosted Contact Center Suite (CCS) in India, designed to meet evolving regulatory and operational demands.

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The move comes amid rising enforcement by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which has imposed penalties and issued shutdowns to vendors offering unlicensed telecom and contact center services. In August 2024, several Indian businesses faced communication blackouts lasting up to 10 days due to vendor non-compliance — highlighting the business risk of relying on loosely regulated or unlicensed CCaaS platforms.

Simple2Call, which holds a valid Unified License – Virtual Network Operator (UL-VNO) and contributes the required 8% license fee to the Indian government, offers a compliance-first platform. This aligns with the increasing need for enterprise IT and operations leaders to ensure telecom infrastructure is not only scalable but also fully aligned with legal, IT Security and Data Privacy frameworks.

The Contact Center Suite (CCS) is built on a proprietary stack, not an open source software. It is hosted on a private cloud and integrates omni channel routing, AI automation, digital engagement, and real-time analytics. The platform is designed to abstract the complexity of managing separate IT, telecom, and software layers — an area of friction for many traditional deployments.

Data security and compliance are built into the core architecture, with certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and PCI DSS. This ensures enterprise-grade protection for sensitive data across industries such as banking, insurance, IT services, and BPOs.

Early adopters have reported operational improvements. A private bank saw a 15–20% rise in debt recovery, while a leading BPO reported 30% improvement in call connect ratios. An IT services firm cited 40% reduction in technology costs, and an insurance provider achieved 30% savings in operating expenses while scaling call volumes by 20%.

The platform also includes a dedicated enterprise support model. In addition to 24/7 phone, email, and chat support, Simple2Call offers a tailored customer success program for large accounts, including priority response and proactive service reviews.

Over 40+ years, we have created a proven global track record of delivering what we promise,” said Hemant R. Patel, Founder and CEO of Simple2Call. “Contact center systems are no longer just communication tools—they are part of a broader CX and compliance strategy. The regulatory landscape requires platforms that can keep pace not only with customer expectations but also with telecom and data privacy governance.” he added.

India’s CCaaS market is evolving alongside broader trends in AI adoption, data protection, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gartner forecasts that by 2026, 60% of large organizations will adopt cloud contact center platforms that prioritize regulatory compliance and AI integration — a shift that mirrors current enterprise priorities in India.

As regulatory oversight tightens and customer interaction volumes continue to grow, the demand for secure, compliant, and AI-enabled platforms is expected to accelerate. With CCS, Simple2Call aims to offer a single-partner solution that addresses both operational efficiency and regulatory alignment.

6 Indian Platforms Offering Innovative Mobility Solutions

July 14, 2025: India’s mobility ecosystem is no longer just about getting people from point A to point B; it’s about efficiency, convenience, sustainability, and innovation. A new wave of startups is transforming everything from how we pay at fuel stations to how we commute, charge EVs, and optimize fleet operations. Here is a list of platforms offering innovative mobility solutions

1. ToneTag – Making Drive-Through Payments Seamless with In Car Payment Solution

ToneTag’s In Car Payment Solution is revolutionizing how Indians pay on the move. Whether it’s fueling up, charging an EV, or crossing a toll, users can now complete transactions directly from their car using secure sound-based technology — without tapping, scanning, or handing over a phone. The solution ensures speed, safety, and zero contact, making it a game-changer for fuel stations, EV infrastructure, and mobility service providers.

2. Ola Electric – India’s Connected EV Revolution

Innovation: Smart electric scooters with OTA updates and hyper charging network
Ola Electric is leading India’s EV push with its app-first, software-driven electric scooters. Their products feature connected dashboards, keyless unlocking, and planned integration with a nationwide hypercharger network — making EV adoption smarter and scalable.

3. Yulu – Shared Micro-Mobility for Urban India

Innovation: App-based electric bikes for last-mile connectivity
Yulu’s dockless EV bikes provide a sustainable and efficient last-mile commute option in congested Indian cities. With low-cost rentals, GPS tracking, and zero emissions, Yulu is helping reduce traffic and pollution in metros like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai.

4. Bounce Infinity – Battery Swapping for Two-Wheelers

Innovation: EV scooters with removable batteries and a growing swap station network
Bounce Infinity offers electric scooters with detachable batteries, enabling users to swap at nearby kiosks rather than wait hours for a charge. This drastically reduces EV downtime and addresses one of India’s biggest EV adoption barriers range anxiety.

5. Rapido – Bike Taxis for Hyperlocal Commute

Innovation: Two-wheeler ride-sharing and delivery services across 100+ cities
Rapido has tapped into India’s need for affordable, agile commutes with its bike-taxi platform. It’s especially popular in Tier II and III cities where last-mile connectivity is a challenge and public transport is still developing.

6. Chalo – Smarter Bus Mobility Through Tech

Innovation: Live bus tracking, digital passes, and cashless ticketing for public transport
Chalo is making Indian bus rides smarter and stress-free with real-time tracking, mobile ticketing, and route optimization. It’s enabling digital transformation in public transport across cities like Bhopal, Kochi, Indore, and Nagpur.

Hikvision Unveils Custom Speed Gate and Turnstile Solutions for Entrance Control

Hikvision’s Entrance Control Solutions provide secure and efficient access management for various application scenarios including corporate offices, industrial factories, hotels, hospitals and public transportation facilities. Hikvision’s Entrance Control Solutions include a range of products and technologies designed to provide secure and efficient access management.

Key Features

Face Recognition: Accurately identifies individuals using advanced face recognition technology.
Card and Biometric Authentication: Supports multiple authentication methods, including card, fingerprint, and face recognition.
Real-time Monitoring: Enables real-time monitoring and control of access points.
Intelligent Video Analytics: Utilizes AI-powered video analytics to detect suspicious behavior and enhance security.

Advantages

Enhanced Security: Improves security by accurately identifying individuals and preventing unauthorized access.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlines access control, reducing manual verification processes and wait times.
Convenience: Offers a convenient and contactless way to verify identities.

Application Scenarios

Corporate Office Buildings: Suitable for secure access control in office buildings, restricting unauthorized access to sensitive areas.
Data Centers: Provides secure access control for data centers, protecting sensitive data and equipment.
Schools and Universities: Useful for access control in educational institutions, enhancing campus security.
Industrial Facilities: Enhances security and access control in industrial facilities, protecting assets and personnel.

Hikvision’s Entrance Control Solutions leverage advanced technologies to provide secure, efficient, and convenient access management solutions for various applications.

Wide Range of Entrance Control Solutions

Pedestrian Entrance Control system is a very important part of security infrastructure of any organization. Hikvision Entrance Control Solutions offers wide variety of products. It includes Tripod turnstile, Swing Barrier, flap Barrier, Full Height Turnstile, Bollard, Tyre Killer, and Boom Barrier, etc.

Hikvision offers robust and Seamless Integrated Entrance Control System, which offer various benefits to end-users.

SUS304 stainless steel – All Hikvision entrance Control Products are made with SUS304 Quality Steel which make sure highest quality of Product which ensure longer durability.

Elegant appearance design – We offer various different type of products & design which should suit the interior of Customer Organization.

Integrated Access Control System – At many sites, it is being observed that Entrance Control is from one OEM & Access Control from another OEM. At these types of sites if any issues occurs then many time End User Suffers as no OEM taking responsibility. Hikvision offer complete Integrated Entrance Control Solution, which ensures smooth operations.

Safety is Priority – Hikvision Entrance Control systems has inbuilt Anti-trailing control, Anti-pinch function, Anti-collision function, which ensure High Standard User Safety.

Emergency evacuation – Our all Entrance Control Products can be Integrated with Fire Alarm System, so in case of Fire Barrier will open automatically for emergency evacuation.

Lane width – We offer various Lane width system as per customer requirement from 650 mm to 1100mm

MCBF – We offer Entrance Control Systems from 2millon Cycle to up to 30milllion, which ensure the Quality of Products.

Samsung Days Sale Kicks Off on July 12

Bengaluru, India – July 12, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of the Samsung Days Sale, going live on July 12, exclusively on Samsung.com, Samsung Shop App and Samsung Experience Stores. This highly anticipated campaign, which will continue until July 18, 2025, brings to customers – the best offers, exclusive exchange deals, and a truly unparalleled shopping experience.

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Unlock the Power of AI with Samsung

This year, Samsung Days puts a spotlight on Samsung’s cutting-edge AI-powered products —from Smartphones to TVs, Tablets, Refrigerators, and Laptops & Washing Machines — empowering customers to make their lives easier with the latest intelligent technology.

Fabulous Smartphones and Laptops Deals up for Grab

As the sale kicks off, customers can pre-order the latest Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7 512 GB version at the price of a 256 GB version. Those purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE will get the 256GB version at the price of 128 GB. Customers can also pair up the latest Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7 with all new Galaxy Watch8 series and get up to INR 15000 off. Whether it is the latest foldables or powerful camera-centric models, there is something for every tech enthusiast. In addition, select Galaxy tablets, accessories and wearables will be available at discount of up to 65% off, making it the perfect time to complete your Galaxy ecosystem.

Not just that, users seeking a seamless and versatile tablet-like experience can avail up to 35% off on select Galaxy Book5 and Book4 laptops and elevate their workflow with Galaxy AI.

Big Screen Luxury at Incredible Prices

For those looking out to upgrade their TV viewing experience – there are some amazing offers on Vision AI TVs – such as the Neo QLED 8K TVs, OLED TVs & QLED TVs. Customers can get a Free TV or Soundbar with select TVs, up to 20% Instant Bank discount and Exchange Bonus up to ₹ 5000. Those pairing the TV with an Audio device can get up to 40%* Off on MRP of Select Audio Devices

Smart Savings on Digital and Premium Home Appliances

Samsung is also rolling out exclusive offers on its full suite of digital appliances. Shoppers can enjoy deals across refrigerators, washing machines & microwaves. For those seeking top-tier performance and design, select models of side-by-side refrigerators, French-door refrigerators will be up for grab at an exclusive deal of up to 49% off.

Select models of washing machines will be available at up to 50% off. Additionally, they will get a generous 20-year warranty on the Digital Inverter Motor for both Fully Automatic Front Loading and Fully Automatic Top Loading machines. For easy access, the affordable EMI option is also available starting at just INR 1990 for Fully Automatic Front Loading, INR 990 for Fully Automatic Top Loading, and INR 890 for Semi-Automatic Washing Machines

Upgrade to AI, Upgrade Your Life

With Samsung’s AI-powered innovations, customers can enjoy smarter entertainment, effortless productivity, and immersive audio-visual experiences. Don’t miss your chance to upgrade and enjoy exclusive benefits, only on Samsung.com, Samsung Shop App and Samsung Experience Stores.

Mark your calendars for July 12th and experience the best of Samsung, where innovation meets irresistible offers!

GlobalLogic VelocityAI: Powering Client Success with Flexible, Secure, AI-Powered Software Development

New Delhi, July 12, 2025 – – GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering, today highlighted a threefold increase in full-scale production rollouts coupled with production pilots across key vertical segments with its VelocityAI suite of AI-powered SDLC offerings. GlobalLogic forecasts a 5x year-over-year increase in VelocityAI SDLC impact, with first-quarter results already exceeding expectations.  VelocityAI SDLC provides unparalleled flexibility, security, and impactful results across the software development lifecycle with a comprehensive, end-to-end approach to guide enterprises along a delivery continuum, from human-led to increasingly AI-native software (product) development, deployment, testing, and support.

GlobalLogic recognizes that successful, enterprise-grade GenAI adoption at scale is highly contextual, influenced by industry drivers, IP sensitivity, mission-criticality, and budget. Since the launch of VelocityAI in March, GlobalLogic’s trained engineers have delivered demonstrable value to dozens of clients across each of our verticals and geographies.  GlobalLogic is seeing rapidly growing adoption and implementation, including in sectors like Technology, Communications, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Finance, Consumer, Industrial, and more.

Across our client base, we’ve observed impressive results among midmarket and large enterprises, including:

  • GlobalLogic created value across SDLC (development to support) for an education software solution provider by automating 70% of test cases with 70% coverage. Additionally, the Globallogic team leveraged Copilot to accelerate development efforts.
  • GlobalLogic partnered with a leading telecommunications provider to deliver an unparalleled customer experience by developing a robust machine-learning framework that proactively flags anomalies in the billing cycle, reducing customer care calls by 30%, and call duration by 20%.
  • GlobalLogic optimized the software development lifecycle for a global smart/green building solutions provider by leveraging several of our GenAI-enabled tools to automate code generation, unit test case creation, and code optimization.  This resulted in a 15% increase in productivity, significantly reduced development time, and ensured seamless and consistent code coverage quality above 80%.

“The future of software development lies in intelligently integrating enterprise-grade GenAI tools across the entire lifecycle, but there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution,” said Raj Sethi, Senior Vice President of Technology, SDLC, GlobalLogic. “Through our VelocityAI offering, we’re seeing enterprises make the right choices for their unique needs, whether they’re looking for GenAI-enabled enhancements or a fully GenAI-native approach. Our complete, flexible, and secure framework consistently accelerates time-to-market, enhances quality, and helps our clients keep pace with and adapt to an ever-changing technological landscape.”

Enhanced Pricing Flexibility: A Continuum of Value

GlobalLogic’s real-world insights have continually shaped a flexible and dynamic pricing continuum, one that aligns with our clients’ varied business objectives, budgets, and engagement models. This approach provides transparency, control over investment, and optimized value at scale.

Clients can tailor pricing by project or combine models to suit evolving needs. Options span:

  • Resource and Usage Based Models: Including time and material, token consumption, and Bot-as-a-Service structures where pricing reflects actual effort or usage metrics such as story points delivered or test cases executed.
  • Scope Driven Models: Fixed-fee engagements for well-defined scopes, output-based pricing tied to specific deliverables, and hybrid approaches aligned to SDLC stages or project milestones.
  • Value Linked Models: Outcome-based contracts tied to service-level achievements, value-based models with shared business gains, and performance incentives linked to measurable productivity improvements such as velocity or throughput.

GlobalLogic Welcomes Ethan Matyas to Drive Client Business Profile Transformation

AI enables, if not prompts, the adoption of new or hybrid commercial models that focus on value delivery and the acceleration made possible by AI. To help our clients realize and navigate the power of intelligent transformation, GlobalLogic is pleased to announce the joining of Ethan Matyas, a senior executive with over 30 years of engineering and services experience. Ethan will work with a global cross-functional team to help our clients evolve their business models based on their unique operational, infrastructural, and security policy environments, thereby driving additional value, consistency, and quality.

Key Differentiators of GlobalLogic VelocityAI:

  • Modern Product Practices Approach: Our foundational consulting approach guides clients in identifying unique needs and optimal integration points for strategic, valuable GenAI adoption at scale.
  • Flexible: Offers tailored options, powered by VelocityAI SDLC, supporting a spectrum of GenAI integration up to 80%, leveraging GlobalLogic-built accelerators or third-party tools.
  • End-to-End: Applied across the entire digital engineering lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, ensuring seamless AI integration at every stage.
  • IP Secure: Prioritizes safeguarding intellectual property and incorporates compliance with industry standards.
  • Trained workforce: GlobalLogic launched a global GenAI rollout across the entire 30,000+ engineering team with broad adoption through both extensive training and client activities, using GlobalLogic-created accelerators, third-party tools, and Agentic AI.

GlobalLogic has supported enterprises in GenAI adoption since 2021, building on over a decade of experience with traditional AI. This deep expertise ensures we deliver to clients at any stage of their AI journey, securing tangible business outcomes efficiently.

Samsung India Launches Offers on M9, M8, and M7 Smart Monitors

GURUGRAM, India – July 11, 2025Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has launched its new Smart Monitor lineup featuring limited time offers from July 7 to July 20, 2025. Customers can enjoy instant savings of up to INR 3,000 during this period. The lineup includes the flagship 4K QD-OLED monitor M9, along with the upgraded M8 and M7 models, all equipped with advanced and personalized AI capabilities that set a new standard for intelligent displays. With these innovations, users can effortlessly watch, work, and play in style all from a single, smart device.

Smart Monitor M9

The Smart Monitor M9 combines QD-OLED technology with a vibrant 32-inch 4K display, delivering advanced colours and contrast across every task. Designed for work, gaming, and streaming, it enhances durability and prioritizes user comfort with features such as burn-in protection and anti-glare technology.

For the given duration, the Samsung M9 series (price starting from INR 121,499) will be available with a launch offer of INR 3,000.

With built-in AI-powered smart features like 4K upscaling, voice amplification, and picture optimization, the M9 continuously enhances sound and picture quality, adapting in real time. The monitor also serves as a smart entertainment hub, offering integrated streaming services and fast cloud gaming capabilities, thanks to its 165Hz refresh rate and ultra-low response time.

Smart Monitors M8 and M7

The refreshed Smart Monitor M8 and M7 models expand Samsung’s lineup with 32-inch 4K UHD screens, bringing an enhanced experience to a wider audience. Both monitors feature VA panels that refine and add depth to visual quality. Their AI-powered features, including Click to Search and Tizen OS Home, help users explore, navigate, and easily find content tailored to their preferences.

All three models of the M7 series (price starting from INR 32,999) will be available with a launch offer of INR 1,500, and the M8 series (price starting from INR 47,599), will be available with a launch offer of INR 3,000, ensuring that budget-conscious consumers will also find compelling options.

With Microsoft 365 built in, customers can effortlessly work on documents directly from the monitor without needing a PC. Additionally, users enjoy greater flexibility and multitasking capabilities with Multi Control, Multi View, and SmartThings integration, making these monitors ideal for both personal and professional use.

Motorola Launches moto g96 5G

Mumbai, 10th July 2025: Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India’s leading AI smartphone brand*, today announced the launch of the moto g96 5G — the first g-series smartphone of the year and the true successor to last year’s best-selling smartphone under ₹20,000, the moto g85 5G. Redefining the sub ₹20,000 segment, the moto g96 5G brings flagship-level features, including a segment-best 144Hz 3D curved pOLED FHD+ display with IP68 underwater protection, a segment-best 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera powered by moto AI and 4K video recording from all lenses, and a segment-leading Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 processor with an AnTuTu score of up to 650K. It also boasts a premium vegan leather design, is ultra-slim and lightweight, and comes in four Pantone-curated colours with a 5500mAh battery offering up to 42 hours of runtime. The moto g96 5G features in-built 8GB RAM + 256GB of storage, and is available at an effective starting price of just ₹17,999 (8+128GB variant)

The moto g96 5G sets a new benchmark in its segment with the segment’s leading 144Hz 3D Curved pOLED display, paired with IP68 underwater protection for the first time on a g series smartphone. The 6.67” FHD+ pOLED display delivers a bright, vivid, and immersive viewing experience with latest Display Colour Boost technology, 10-bit colour depth, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut for lifelike cinematic visuals. With a peak brightness of 1600nits, the screen adapts effortlessly to different lighting conditions while maintaining power efficiency. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures ultra-smooth scrolling and gameplay, intelligently adjusting based on content to save battery. The 3D curved endless-edge design further elevates entertainment experience.

Protected by ultra-durable IP68-rated water resistance and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, the screen resists scratches and everyday damage, while Smart Water Touch keeps the display responsive even with wet hands.

The moto g96 5G raises the bar with the segment’s best 50MP OIS Sony LYTIA™ 700C camera, delivering stunning photos and videos in all lighting conditions. Optical Image Stabilization reduces blur for sharper shots, even in low light. Powered by moto AI, the camera system introduces intelligent features like AI Photo Enhancement, AI Super Zoom, AI Auto Smile Capture, and Tilt Shift Mode. Notably, the moto g96 5G is the only phone in its segment capable of recording 4K video from all lenses, enabling ultra-high-resolution video capture from every angle. The versatile rear setup includes an 8MP ultra-wide + macro + depth sensor in a 3-in-1 configuration — offering a 120º ultra-wide lens for expansive scenes and a macro lens for detailed close-ups. On the front, it houses the segment’s only 32MP selfie camera with 4K video recording, delivering bright, crisp selfies with enhanced low-light performance and professional-grade video quality. Complementing this is the seamless integration of Google Photos’ AI-powered tools including Magic Eraser to remove distractions, Photo Unblur to sharpen soft images, and Magic Editor, which enables users to effortlessly reposition, resize, and enhance elements in their photos using generative AI.

Powering the moto g96 5G is the segment-leading Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 processor, built on a 4nm chipset that delivers fast, reliable performance with outstanding battery efficiency, achieving an AnTuTu score of up to 650K. The device comes equipped with in-built 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also comes in an alternate variant with 8GB + 128GB storage, while RAM Boost 3.0 dynamically expands memory up to 24GB by using storage as virtual RAM ensuring smooth multitasking across apps. The moto g96 5G enables a faster 5G experience with support for 13 5G bands, VoNR, and 4-carrier aggregation, delivering stronger connectivity and improved download speeds.

Moving from function to form, the moto g96 5G features a premium endless edge design with a perfectly integrated camera housing and 3D curved ultra-premium build that feels sleek and refined in hand. Weighing just 178g with an ultra-thin profile of 7.93mm, it is one of the lightest and slimmest phones in its segment. Available in four trending Pantone-curated colours — Ashleigh Blue, Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, and Dresden Blue — each finish comes in a stylish vegan leather texture that is comfortable to grip and resists fingerprints.

The moto g96 5G powered with a massive 5500mAh battery with up to 42 hours of runtime all thanks to smart battery optimization that maximizes every charge. It comes with a 33W TurboPower™ charger that delivers a full day’s power in just 15 minutes. Enjoy immersive sound with dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res Audio, and Moto Spatial Sound for a rich audio experience.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. T.M. Narasimhan, Managing Director, Mobile Business Group – India, said, “At Motorola, our mission is to make advanced technology more meaningful and accessible to everyone. With the moto g96 5G we continue to make premium innovation more inclusive. This launch represents our commitment to offering segment-leading features at disruptive price points, enabling more consumers to access the kind of smart, high-performance technology that was once limited to flagship devices. It’s a step forward in our ongoing mission to democratize advanced smartphone experiences”

The moto g96 5G offers a powerful software experience with Smart Connect 2.0, allowing wireless connection to TVs or PCs for gaming, video calls, and more. Features like Cross Device Search, Swipe to Share, and Swipe to Stream enable seamless multitasking. Security is covered with Moto Secure 3.0 powered by ThinkShield, while Family Spaces 3.0 allows screen time management and remote assistance. Running on Hello UI (Android 15), the device guarantees 1 year of OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates for a smooth, secure experience.

Code Meets the Road: Continental White Paper Explores Key Technologies for Connected Mobility

Frankfurt, Germany, July 9, 2025: Continental is underlining its pioneering role in digital mobility with a white paper titled “Mobility applications for software-defined vehicles – an approach based on verifiable credentials.” It illustrates how, beyond merely serving as a means of transport, vehicles could in the future become versatile platforms for intelligent software solutions – including for real-time traffic management.

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The focus of the publication is on so-called verifiable credentials (VCs), which are regarded as a key technology for greater security and data protection in connected mobility applications.

Continental outlines a practical approach for how verifiable credentials can enable trustworthy communication between vehicles, infrastructure and digital services – a crucial step on the path to secure, software-defined mobility of the future.
Verifiable credentials are a standardized, cryptographically secure format for digitally representing information – such as details about a vehicle or a user – enabling unique and trustworthy identification. The white paper was created as part of the publicly funded cooperation project GAIA- X 4 AGEDA, a subproject of GAIA-X 4 Future Mobility, in which Continental is taking a leading role together with well-known partners from industry and research to address the central challenges of increasing connectivity and digitalization in the automotive sector.

Verifiable credentials as a key to the safe mobility of tomorrow

Mobility applications are increasingly becoming a central component in meeting the mobility requirements of tomorrow. However, their integration in the vehicle, the necessary connection to an open ecosystem and the decentralized management of identities and data raises many questions. It is therefore necessary to create a framework that ensures both the seamless integration of new applications and compliance with strict security and data protection standards. “Research by colleagues has shown that verifiable credentials are a promising approach for the secure use of mobility services in vehicles. They enable a high level of security and data protection when using software-defined vehicles as an execution platform for mobility services,” explains Nino Romano, Chief Technology Officer at Continental Automotive.

Based on the results of the GAIA-X 4 AGEDA project, the white paper outlines the necessary fundamentals and describes the key aspects of how the use of verifiable credentials provides an effective way to make access to vehicle data and functions secure and flexible. The white paper underscores the importance of the developed framework for the mobility of the future. It makes clear that the concepts embedded within it are central to integration into modern, software-defined vehicle architectures. “Software-defined vehicles as part of a cloud ecosystem are the key technology for future mobility concepts,” says Romano. “With a reliable and trustworthy digital framework, the vision can become reality.”

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.